News Items tag as: KMJUL2021

Fundraiser for drowned TRU international student reaches $14K
August 04, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A GoFundMe for the funeral of a drowned Thompson Rivers University international student has raised thousands of dollars since starting on Friday.
White Rock Lake wildfire estimated over 32K hectares; 15km from West Side Road
August 03, 2021 - 1:30 PM

The White Rock Lake wildfire is now estimated to cover 32,500 hectares with the eastern portion of the blaze burning 15 kilometres from West Side Road.
Kamloops man taking no chances, installs his own rooftop sprinkler
August 01, 2021 - 3:30 PM

A Kamloops man has taken the initiative to better protect his home in response to increased interface wildfire activity and is hoping that others will follow his lead.
Less parking in urban areas may help affordable housing aims in Kamloops
August 01, 2021 - 9:51 AM

A supporter of a would-be North Shore apartment complex in Kamloops says the city's parking requirements have hindered meaningful development
Campaign calls for public action to protect B.C. water from corporate bottlers
August 01, 2021 - 9:00 AM

A call for action against the production of single-use plastic bottles is rolling out across the province in a move to preserve water sources and reduce litter.
Dirty air causes health hazard across Interior, flight cancellations at Kamloops airport
July 31, 2021 - 2:00 PM

As smoke continues to hang over the Thompson Okanagan due to wildfires in the area, the Kamloops airport announced flights were cancelled this morning.
Kamloops fire department responding to alarms set off by wildfire smoke
July 31, 2021 - 10:45 AM

The wildfire smoke in Kamloops has caused the fire department to respond to several fire alarms.
Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire burning near Ashcroft
July 31, 2021 - 9:45 AM

A new evacuation order was issued last night due to the Tremont Creek wildfire, burning to the east of Ashcroft.
Ranchers answer the call to move herd of cattle in path of Lytton Creek wildfire
July 31, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Over a hundred cows are being herded off their rangeland early this year due to the threat of wildfire by a team of volunteer ranchers.
Kamloops Curling Club temporary shelter to close
July 30, 2021 - 6:00 PM

The Kamloops Curling Club temporary shelter is closing as the sublease with B.C. Housing expires, but the City will be expanding space at the Memorial Arena next door to compensate.
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News Items tag as: KMJUL2021

Fundraiser for drowned TRU international student reaches $14K

White Rock Lake wildfire estimated over 32K hectares; 15km from West Side Road

Kamloops man taking no chances, installs his own rooftop sprinkler

Less parking in urban areas may help affordable housing aims in Kamloops

Campaign calls for public action to protect B.C. water from corporate bottlers

Dirty air causes health hazard across Interior, flight cancellations at Kamloops airport

Kamloops fire department responding to alarms set off by wildfire smoke

Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire burning near Ashcroft

Ranchers answer the call to move herd of cattle in path of Lytton Creek wildfire

Kamloops Curling Club temporary shelter to close

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